NOT A WORD.
Character: Toudou Heisuke
Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 20
Canon: Peacemaker Kurogane is the heartwarming story of Ichimura Tetsunosuke's misadventures as the page of one (1) Vice-Captain Hijikata Toshizou of the Shinsengumi. ... If by "heartwarming," you mean full of angst, drama, and the occasional dose of crack as the young boy comes of age under the wings of the Wolves of Mibu, of course. Tetsunosuke finds himself growing closer to the many officers of the Shinsengumi, including three who have unceremoniously dubbed themselves "the Comedian Trio."
The youngest of that trio - as well as the youngest captain in the Shinsengumi - Toudou Heisuke stands at the head of the Eighth unit. A self-proclaimed lover of "small, cute things," Heisuke comes off as one of the most whimsical members of the Shinsengumi. His speech pattern is casual; fitting, since he can be a fast-talking type. Heisuke has a habit of saying whatever comes to mind immediately, no matter how good or bad it sounds, even if what he says happens to insinuate that one of his bosses has a thing for small children. It's all good, everyone knows he isn't serious! While there are times when he can come off as a carefree moron, at the end of the day, Heisuke is exactly what one would expect out of a captain in the Shinsengumi. Honorable and completely devoted to his cause, he would risk both life and limb (and possibly even his forehead) in order for it to succeed.
Note: Heisuke is being apped from right after the first manga series.
Sample Post:
Whoooo wants to save my game? Do you? Yes you do! Yes, yes you do want to save my game! You waaaaaant to-
-ah, sorry about that! I didn't notice you there. Er, all eight or nine feet of you there, that is. Good evening, Mr. Gorilla! I was just having a conversation with this moogle here. Just look at him! He's sickeningly cute, isn't he? Could make your teeth rot, even! With his little scrunchy eyes and that perfectly puffy pom-pon of his! Ahhh, if only we had things like him back home! Sure, sure, he'd be useful enough with his "saving" or whatever - not really sure what that means, but if the little guy wants to be some kind of hero, more power to him! But more importantly, if we had critters like him around back home, morale'd definitely be through the roof. I mean, come on. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this fuzzy bundle of joy every morning?
Not that I'm trying to insult you, Mr. Gorilla! No need to get so upset with me, now. I've been watching you guys for a little while, so I've seen you and your buddies traipsing into the cabins here and there as a sort of early morning wake-up call. And believe me, that's probably not the most pleasant experience ever. Have you guys ever considered changing your image? You'd be better received if you did, I think. First of all, smile! Come on, flash some of those pearly whites at me. Waking up to a friendly, smiling face is one of the greatest things in the world! ... or, h-haha, nightmare fuel when it comes to you guys. Um. On second thought, let's not smile, alright? That ... that won't end well.
No, no, I don't think the problem is necessarily with your attitude. You guys are pretty enthusiastic about your job, aren't you? Like I said, I've been keeping an eye on you! I see how you skip through the swamp, even though that's probably not the most intelligent idea in the world, considering the fact that it's a swamp. You care! But you're in luck, because I've got it! If a change in your attitude won't make you more palatable to the kids around here, then a change of image is what's needed! Here, here's all you need. If we take some of these branches here with the leaves on them and strap them to your backs ... and then, here, put this dandelion on your head somehow. No, don't question it, just do it! And ...
Voila! A brand new species has been born! I dub thee ... "Moogorillas"! ... Or should it be "Moegorillas," possibly? Maybe "Moerillas" ... nah, "Moogorillas" has more of a ring to it than any of those. Right, you guys are now moogorillas, second cousins thrice removed from the moogle line! No more will you have to growl and roar and do whatever gorillas did when they were upset and angry. No! When in doubt, just "kupo" it out! Not that I'm entirely sure what that means, haha, but it seems to be working out well for the moogles so far. Believe me, guys, this'll open a whole slew of new possibilities for all of you. And hey, if the moogles can save people, then why can't the moogorillas do the same thing? You guys can be just as altruistic! Here, give it a shot and lend that creaky, quasi-rotting guy over there a hand!
... I, uh. I guess your enthusiasm made him fall to pieces, huh. Well, don't let it get to you guys! You'll figure out something eventually! - hey, hey, preferably something that doesn't involve me!! Y-you don't want to save my game, really ... yes, yes you don't want to save my game, you dooooooooon't ...
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Series: Peace Maker Kurogane
Character Age: 20
Canon: Peacemaker Kurogane is the heartwarming story of Ichimura Tetsunosuke's misadventures as the page of one (1) Vice-Captain Hijikata Toshizou of the Shinsengumi. ... If by "heartwarming," you mean full of angst, drama, and the occasional dose of crack as the young boy comes of age under the wings of the Wolves of Mibu, of course. Tetsunosuke finds himself growing closer to the many officers of the Shinsengumi, including three who have unceremoniously dubbed themselves "the Comedian Trio."
The youngest of that trio - as well as the youngest captain in the Shinsengumi - Toudou Heisuke stands at the head of the Eighth unit. A self-proclaimed lover of "small, cute things," Heisuke comes off as one of the most whimsical members of the Shinsengumi. His speech pattern is casual; fitting, since he can be a fast-talking type. Heisuke has a habit of saying whatever comes to mind immediately, no matter how good or bad it sounds, even if what he says happens to insinuate that one of his bosses has a thing for small children. It's all good, everyone knows he isn't serious! While there are times when he can come off as a carefree moron, at the end of the day, Heisuke is exactly what one would expect out of a captain in the Shinsengumi. Honorable and completely devoted to his cause, he would risk both life and limb (and possibly even his forehead) in order for it to succeed.
Note: Heisuke is being apped from right after the first manga series.
Sample Post:
Whoooo wants to save my game? Do you? Yes you do! Yes, yes you do want to save my game! You waaaaaant to-
-ah, sorry about that! I didn't notice you there. Er, all eight or nine feet of you there, that is. Good evening, Mr. Gorilla! I was just having a conversation with this moogle here. Just look at him! He's sickeningly cute, isn't he? Could make your teeth rot, even! With his little scrunchy eyes and that perfectly puffy pom-pon of his! Ahhh, if only we had things like him back home! Sure, sure, he'd be useful enough with his "saving" or whatever - not really sure what that means, but if the little guy wants to be some kind of hero, more power to him! But more importantly, if we had critters like him around back home, morale'd definitely be through the roof. I mean, come on. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this fuzzy bundle of joy every morning?
Not that I'm trying to insult you, Mr. Gorilla! No need to get so upset with me, now. I've been watching you guys for a little while, so I've seen you and your buddies traipsing into the cabins here and there as a sort of early morning wake-up call. And believe me, that's probably not the most pleasant experience ever. Have you guys ever considered changing your image? You'd be better received if you did, I think. First of all, smile! Come on, flash some of those pearly whites at me. Waking up to a friendly, smiling face is one of the greatest things in the world! ... or, h-haha, nightmare fuel when it comes to you guys. Um. On second thought, let's not smile, alright? That ... that won't end well.
No, no, I don't think the problem is necessarily with your attitude. You guys are pretty enthusiastic about your job, aren't you? Like I said, I've been keeping an eye on you! I see how you skip through the swamp, even though that's probably not the most intelligent idea in the world, considering the fact that it's a swamp. You care! But you're in luck, because I've got it! If a change in your attitude won't make you more palatable to the kids around here, then a change of image is what's needed! Here, here's all you need. If we take some of these branches here with the leaves on them and strap them to your backs ... and then, here, put this dandelion on your head somehow. No, don't question it, just do it! And ...
Voila! A brand new species has been born! I dub thee ... "Moogorillas"! ... Or should it be "Moegorillas," possibly? Maybe "Moerillas" ... nah, "Moogorillas" has more of a ring to it than any of those. Right, you guys are now moogorillas, second cousins thrice removed from the moogle line! No more will you have to growl and roar and do whatever gorillas did when they were upset and angry. No! When in doubt, just "kupo" it out! Not that I'm entirely sure what that means, haha, but it seems to be working out well for the moogles so far. Believe me, guys, this'll open a whole slew of new possibilities for all of you. And hey, if the moogles can save people, then why can't the moogorillas do the same thing? You guys can be just as altruistic! Here, give it a shot and lend that creaky, quasi-rotting guy over there a hand!
... I, uh. I guess your enthusiasm made him fall to pieces, huh. Well, don't let it get to you guys! You'll figure out something eventually! - hey, hey, preferably something that doesn't involve me!! Y-you don't want to save my game, really ... yes, yes you don't want to save my game, you dooooooooon't ...
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